Okinawa and its surrounding waters represent what marine biologists call a "shark and ray hotspot" in terms of both diversity and conservation significance. In this episode of the OIST podcast, Dr ...

There is a reason Okinawa is called “Japan’s Hawaii.” With a rich history tracing from the Stone Age through the Ryūkyū Kingdom, the lush archipelago offers endless culture, flourishing natural parks, ...

The footage of a shark eating an underwater camera was taken in the Bahamas on Feb. 9. Andrea Ramos Nascimento / Peter Strom / Aloha Divers Okinawa & Epic Diving via Storyful ...

Like many aquariums, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium receives donations of different shark species rescued from nets and beaches, which can be at different stages of pregnancy or have different ...

In the East China Sea, in the south of Japan, the Okinawa prefecture encompasses 160 islands with a surprisingly tropical climate. It’s also one of five Blue Zones, where people live the longest ...